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    I see that in Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated in October. From what events does this traditon come from?

    Question #24568. Asked by Yank. (Nov 25 02 3:58 PM)


    Barrow boy

    		'The first Thanksgiving Day in Canada after Confederation was observed on April 15, 1872, to celebrate the recovery of The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) from a serious illness.'

    So the Royal Family was behind it - not the Pilgrim Fathers!! Read the rest on:

    http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/jfa-ha/action_e.cfm

    Nov 25 02, 5:17 PM

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